Mochi Magic

50 Traditional and Modern Recipes for the Japanese Treat 

Author: Kaori Becker

Mochi ― the traditional Japanese treat made of chewy rice dough ― is a popular and versatile vehicle for all kinds of sweet and savoury fillings, and easily moulded into adorable shapes and characters that define Japan’s culture of cuteness. Food writer Kaori Becker’s easy-to-follow techniques for creating and cooking with mochi deliver the perfect mix of fun and tradition. Each colourful page brims with recipes for hand-pounded, steamed, and modern microwave mochi; fillings like rosewater, Nutella, black sesame, Oreo Cream Cheese, and Japanese plum wine; mochi-focused goodies like Bacon-Wrapped Mochi, Ozoni Soup, baked goods; and inspiration for shaping irresistibly charming mochi flowers, baby chicks, pandas, and more. Kawaii!!